The Edmonton Oilers enter this season with key challenges ahead as they look to build on past performance. Analysts highlight pressing questions about team chemistry, goaltending consistency, and whether star players can sustain their production under increased defensive pressure. Concerns also arise over depth in the lineup and how the roster might adapt to a more competitive league landscape. With expectations high, the team’s ability to address these uncertainties could determine their trajectory in the coming months.

Six critical questions for the Edmonton Oilers at the outset of this season  nytimes.com